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United Nations Formed
Became a nation after its charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the U.S -
Hollywood 10
The remaining 10 men that were voted in contempt of Congress became known as the Hollywood 10 and were sentenced to 1 year in prison. -
Truman Doctrine
Harry S. Truman presented this adress before the joint session with Congress. The message asked for $400 Million in economic and military assistance for turkey and greece. -
Marshall Plan
Economic Recovery. In 1947, it was proposed that the United States would provide economic assistance to restore postwar Europe. -
Korean War
Signing of armistice agreeing that the country would remain divided. Korea was divided along the 38th Parallel. -
Nato Formed
Signed with the North Atlantic Treaty. Forms the basis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
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Space Race
Soviet Union responded to the US announcement of their similar intent to launch artificial satellites. The space race has its origins in the nuclear arms race between two nations. -
U.S Officials Enter Vietnam War
A military assistance group was deployed to train the Army of Republic of Vietnam -
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Bay Of Pigs
Cuban exiles launched what became a botched invasion on the coast of the south coast of Cuba. Fidel Castro came to power in an armed revolt. -
Berlin Wall goes up
Armed with barbed wire. Hoping to put a mass exodus to Berlin and also stabilize its power. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
Protracted armed conflict. Was fought in the Soviet controlled Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.